The 2026 Winter Breakfast Series offers timely, practical education for the central Ohio agricultural community. 

Each meeting includes breakfast and focused presentations designed to provide valuable insights and actionable information for farmers, agribusiness professionals, landowners, and Farm Bureau members. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the trends, tools, and policies that directly impact farm and agribusiness operations. 

There is a $10 registration fee this year. This fee is reimbursable to current Farm Bureau members only. Farm Bureau members should have their membership ID number ready to submit with their registration information. 

For those who might struggle to find their physical card, you can also access your membership ID number online. Your digital membership card can be found by logging in to ofbf.org, using the account dropdown menu, and selecting ‘Membership Card’.

Location: Der Dutchman, 445 Jefferson Ave, Plain City, OH 43064

Doors open: 8:15 a.m.

Breakfast: 8:30 a.m.

Program: 9 – 10 a.m.*

     *March 27 program will be 9 – 11 a.m.*

Jan. 30 – AI & Autonomous Equipment

Speaker: Christopher Dean

This session will explore the latest developments in artificial intelligence and autonomous equipment with a focus on real-world applications and future impact on agricultural organizations.

Feb. 27 – Outlook Meeting

Speakers:

  • Commodity Grain Markets, Trends and Prospects: Matt Roberts
  • Land Values, Crop Input Costs, Margins, New Tax Policy: Barry Ward
  • International Economic Outlook: Ian Sheldon

This session will provide an in-depth review of domestic and international market conditions, land values, input costs, and policy factors influencing farm profitability.

March 27 – TBA

Speakers: TBA

Program: 9 – 11 a.m.

This session will be 2 hours to fulfill the Farm Bureau workers’ compensation requirement.

 

Register

 

How to Register:

  1. Use this link
  2. Select your date of attendance on the right-hand side (for computers) of the event description or under the tickets tab (for mobile devices).
  3. Add the number of tickets you want to purchase and select ‘Add to Cart’. If you would like to register for more than one breakfast series, select ‘Continue Shopping’ and repeat step one until all desired dates are added to your cart. If you are only registering for one date, select ‘Checkout’.
  4. Fill in your contact information and answer a few short registration questions. This is where Farm Bureau members will submit their membership ID number.
  5. Complete your payment by inputting your card information.
  6. Check your email for your ticket(s). 
  7. If you have any questions or concerns, reach out to 800.451.8908 or [email protected].

Note: The $10 registration fee is not reimbursable if you are unable to attend. 

New and beginning farmers
My first recommendation in your journey is to start out with a local farming friend or mentor along with joining an organization like Ohio Farm Bureau.
Greg McGlinch's avatar
Greg McGlinch

Darke County Farm Bureau

Growing Tomorrow Grant
We’re just so thankful for the Farm Bureau and the foundation for helping put this together. And of course, the Boyert family for the vision they had with this grant. It’s jumping us forward 10 years. It’s unbelievable.
Nathan and Jill Parriman's avatar
Nathan and Jill Parriman

Clermont County Farm Bureau

Bringing the farm back to life
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
Gretchan Francis's avatar
Gretchan Francis

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Youth pathways in Farm Bureau
It wasn’t until I joined the Wilmington College Collegiate Farm Bureau that I truly saw how my passion could translate into leadership, advocacy and a career.
Wyatt Morrow's avatar
Wyatt Morrow

Clinton County Farm Bureau

Giving farmers a voice
The issue of property taxation remains as one of the biggest challenges our members face today. Ensuring agricultural property is valued for its agricultural potential and not development is critical to the continued success of Ohio agriculture.
Matt Aultman's avatar
Matt Aultman

Darke County Farm Bureau

Select Partner Program
Through the Select Partner program, we became educated in farm insurance and weren't just selling policies. It became more and more clear why farmers need an advocate like Ohio Farm Bureau.
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Chad Ruhl

Farm manager, CSI Insurance

Advocacy
So many of the issues that OFBF and its members are advocating for are important to all Ohioans. I look at OFBF as an agricultural watchdog advocating for farmers and rural communities across Ohio.
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Mary Smallsreed

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

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